The Stars Group (Nasdaq: TSG) (TSE: TSGI) and Mount Airy Casino Resort
today announced a partnership to enter Pennsylvania's online sports wagering
and gaming market.
Under the partnership, The Stars Group will provide customers in
Pennsylvania an all-inclusive, engaging experience by offering its popular
poker, casino (including slots and tables) and sports wagering products. The
Stars Group and Mount Airy Casino Resort intend to launch the offerings
following applicable licensing by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.
"We're excited to take this next step as The Stars Group looks to broaden
its presence in the United States," said Matt Primeaux, SVP Strategy &
Operations, USA at The Stars Group. "In partnership with Mount Airy Casino
Resort, we believe we're well positioned to capitalize on opportunities in the
Commonwealth by bringing our world leading offerings to Pennsylvania players."
"As one of Pennsylvania's leaders in entertainment, offering internet
sports wagering and gaming and partnering with The Stars Group is the obvious
next step for us to continue diversifying our casino offerings," said Vincent
Jordan, Vice President of Marketing & Gaming Operations, Mount Airy Casino
Resort. "Introducing internet gaming through The Stars Group will provide
compelling opportunities for our customers, particularly our younger customers,
who are ready to experience the next gaming challenge."
The Stars Group intends to utilize its existing and proprietary technology
and player account management platform for its offerings in Pennsylvania,
providing customers with a single account, common wallet, various online and
mobile depositing and withdrawal options, and a seamless offering of betting
and gaming options.
The announcement follows The Stars Group and Resorts Casino Hotel's recent
extension of their existing partnership in the New Jersey regulated online
gaming market to include online and mobile sports wagering through The Stars
Group's BetStars brand alongside the already existing online poker and casino
offering available through PokerStarsNJ and PokerStarsCasinoNJ.
About The Stars Group
The Stars Group is a provider of technology-based product offerings in the
global gaming and interactive entertainment industries. Its brands have
millions of registered customers globally and collectively are leaders in
online and mobile betting, poker, casino and other gaming-related offerings.
The Stars Group owns or licenses gaming and related consumer businesses and
brands, including PokerStars, PokerStars Casino, BetStars, Full Tilt, Sky Bet,
Sky Vegas, Sky Casino, Sky Bingo, and Sky Poker, as well as live poker tour and
event brands, including the PokerStars Players No Limit Hold'em Championship,
European Poker Tour, PokerStars Caribbean Adventure, Latin American Poker Tour,
Asia Pacific Poker Tour, PokerStars Festival and PokerStars MEGASTACK. The
Stars Group is one of the world's most licensed online gaming operators with
its subsidiaries collectively holding licenses or approvals in 19 jurisdictions
throughout the world, including in Europe, Australia, and the Americas. The
Stars Group's vision is to become the world's favorite iGaming destination and
its mission is to provide its customers with winning moments.
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About Mount Airy Casino Resort
Mount Airy Casino Resort - Pennsylvania's first AAA Four Diamond-rated
casino, boasts the ultimate gaming experience with over 1,800 slot machines and
80 table games against the backdrop of Pennsylvania's picturesque Pocono
Mountains. Luxury hotel rooms and suites serve every need while guests discover
a variety of signature restaurant options, including the recently opened Guy
Fieri's Mt. Pocono Kitchen and Bistecca by Il Mulino. This all-encompassing,
full service resort destination for outdoor enthusiasts and gaming enthusiasts
alike features an award- winning, lakefront 18-hole golf course; a
16,000-square foot spa, salon and exercise facility; a $5 million, luxury,
indoor/outdoor pool and entertainment complex - aptly called Get Wet; an
outdoor summer stage that hosts summer concert series; headline entertainment
at Gypsies Nightclub and bar; banquet and conference center. Mount Airy Casino
Resort, located in Mount Pocono, Pa., is less than 90 minutes from
Philadelphia, New York City and northern New Jersey. For reservations, call:
+1-877-682-4791 or visit: http://www.mountairycasino.com.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Eric Hollreiser: Press@starsgroup.com
Tim Foran: Tel: +1-437-371-5730, ir@starsgroup.com
SOURCE: The Stars Group